Ammaar Kidwai

Degree In Progress:

PhD Clinical Psychology

Degrees:

2013 MA Counselling Psychology, OISE, University of Toronto

2010 BA (Honours) Psychology, York University

Research Interests:

Ammaar’s research interests include the systemic, cultural, and social barriers faced by gay, bisexual, and other South East Asian men who have sex with men (SEAgbm). Specifically, the proposed research will investigate SEAgbm’s experiences of sexual racism, heterosexism, homophobia, and microaggressions and their impact on body image, sexual negotiation, engagement in risky sexual behaviours, inclusiveness within cultural and sexual communities, and internalized racism and homophobia. Employing a strengths-based perspective, the proposed research project will additionally explore strategies used by SEAgbm to cope with these barriers.

Kidwai, A. (2012). The Impact of the Quality of Homosexual and Heterosexual Romantic Relationships on a Woman’s Body Dissatisfaction and Eating Patterns. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Halifax, NS.